Brandeis’ Copeland switches to Navy

Brandeis running back Noah Copeland, who spurred the Broncos to the most successful playoff run ever for an area second-year program, went away from his original commitment to Incarnate Word and accepted an appointment to the Naval Academy on Wednesday.

Copeland said he made decision after arriving on the Navy campus in Annapolis, Md., for an official visit Friday. He said he called Incarnate Word head coach Mike Santiago and defensive coordinator Todd Ivicic on Monday to inform them of the switch.

Copeland, a 5-foot-10, 200-pounder, figures to play the “A-back” position at Navy.